Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-21
FAMOUS KISSING.

erous one given by Jacob to his father
Isaac, when the former was masquerad-
ing as Esau. 1t is the first in series OF
deceitful kisses. Equally treacherous
was the kiss given by Joab when about
to assassinate his brother commander,
of whom he was jealous. He caught
Amasa's beard by the right hand to kiss
him, and when thus thrown of his guard
Joab stabbed him by left. handed thrust
with a short sword. All through histo-
ry instances of treacherous kissing oc-
cur; but it is an unpalatable subject,
and pass to higher themes.
There is famous kiss in the Beg
gar's Opera" 1t was given by Mac
heath to Jenny Diver, and the unpleas-
ant effect which it produced upon him
may be judged from the sarcastic re-
mark: "One may know by your kiss
that your gin is excellent"
Petruchio gave his bride kiss ofenor-
nous calibre. We are told that he exist
her lips with such clamorous smack
that at the parting all the church echo
ed"
The kiss given by the duchess Of De-
vonshire to butcher for his vote has
almost worldwide reputation. The
butcher was bold and ingenious enough
10 demand kiss for the price of his
vote. 1t was gracefully given, and the
kissee became known as the Butcher
Steele who kissed the duchess. He thus
increased his trade and gained historic
fame. | should like to know the opin-
ion of the duchess a, TO the difference in
the flavor of a dukes kiss and butch
ers.
1t is related that Voltaire was once
kissed in theatre by the beautiful
Countess de Villars. The pitites, in
their enthusiasm for the great writer,
compelled her to give him the salute.
Almost every one has heard Of the
first kiss given by Dominic Brown to
his sweetheart, Janet, after courtship
Of seven years.
One evening as they sat together in
the customary solemn silence, Mr..
Brown summoned courage, and said ::
"We've been acquainted now for sever
al years, and I've never gotten u kiss
yet. Dye think | might TAX yam, my
bonnie girl"
"Just as you like, John; only be be-
comm wi it."
"Surely, Janet, we'll ask blessing
For what we are about to receive, Lord
make us truly thankful"
The kiss was taken, and the worthy
divine, overpowered by the blissful SEN
sation, rapturously exclaimed: "Oh,
Janet, it is guide. Wen return thanks.
Six months afterward they were mar,
ried.
Every one remembers the famous kiss
imprinted by Mr.. Bundle on the "chaste
nose" OF Mrs. Corney, and the still more
famous kiss applied to the lips of Mary,
the pretty housemaid, by Sam Weller.
The latter event is thus amusingly de-
scribed in "Pickwick."
"Get your hat, SAM" said Mr. Pick
wick.
"It's below stairs, SIR" said Sam, and
he ran down after it.
Now, there was nobody in the kltch-
en- but the pretty housemaid, and as
Sam's hat was mislaid he had to look for
it, and the pretty housemaid lighted
him. They had to look all over the
place for the hat. The pretty house
maid, in her anxiety to find it, went
down On her knees and turned over all
the things that were heaped together in
a little corner by the door. 1t was an
awkward corner. You couldn't get at it
without shutting the door first.
"Here it is" said the pretty house
maid; "this is it, ain'tit?"
"Let me look said Sam.
The pretty housemaid had stood the
candle on the floor. As it gave very
dim light Sam was obliged to 60 down
on his knees before he could see whether
it really was his hat or not. 1t was a
remarkably small corner, and so-it was
nobody's fault but the mans who built
the house-Sam and the pretty house
maid were necessarily very close to-
gether.
eyes. that is it," said Sam. "Good-
by~
"Good-by," said the pretty house
maid.
"Good-by," said Sam; and as he said
it he dropped the hat that had caused so
much trouble in looking for.
Chow awkward you are," said the
pretty housemaid. you'll lose it again
ii you don't take care"
So just to prevent his losing it again
she put it on for him. Whether it was
that the pretty housemaid's face looked
prettier still when it was raised toward
Sans, or whether it was the accidental
consequence of their being so near to
each other is a matter Of uncertainty to
this day; but Sam kissed her.
You don't mean TO say you die that
Oh purpose!" said the pretty housemaid,
blushing.
"No, didn't then," said Sam, "but ]
will now" So he kissed her again.
.Sam ~ said Mr.. Pickwick, calling
over the banisters.
"Coming, sir" replied Sam, running
up stairs.
"How long you have been! - said Mr.
Pickwick.
"There was something behind the
door which prevented our getting it
open for ever SO long, sir" replied Sam.